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Has anyone ever mounted a kicker off the swim ladder off the back end? If so, what kind of mount was used?<br /><br />I really don't like the idea of putting a separate mount that requires drilling into the back end of the boat.
I have researched this myself just incase I buy a later model boat without the old style flat transom.<br />I haven't used one of the swim platform mounts,I currently have a raise/lower mount by Garelick.<br /><br />Here are some links<br /> iboats <br /> Aux motor mounts-1Swim step bracketBrackets-powrtran
I have had a kicker on the swim step, but the swim step is not as strong as you might think. <br />Also a 4 stroke kicker is a lot heavier than a 2 stroke. If you use the bracket mount it over a support. <br />I don't like drilling any holes in by boat either but it is better than tearing a big hole when the swim step pulls out. I did not lose my kicker but came close.<br />Heidiho
Cobra - No problem with a 4hp if you have a secure mount. I had a 9.9 on the swim platform of a 27'er years back. Underpowered for a 27'er but it got me home a couple of times.
<br /><br />...I think I'll make one!